Benjamin Carnahan | Grass Valley, California | 10/16/2023
We are so happy with the life changing solar installation that Sol R Us provided for us. Chris, Daniel and the rest of the team went above and beyond on the installation of our unique solar system. The two days for installation that the team was at our home they were very professional, responsive, and efficient. We highly endorse and recommend Sol R Us and we will use them when we are ready for an energy storage installation in the future. Ben and Lisa Carnahan
Alex Diaz | Concord, California | 09/26/2023
SolRus is legit!
It's been over a year since my installation, but I wanted to wait until at least after my first annual true-up bill from PG&E, so here it goes: I was referred to SolRus by a former co-worker. I got to see his install and learn about his experience working with Chris, Daniel and Arielle. I'm the type that really gets into the weeds before making a big purchase (I have a touch of OCD- lol); I got 6 bids and have been very happy with my decision to use SolRus. They offer a premium product at a very competitive price- actually the best I was able to find. Everything from the solar panels, the inverters and even the roof mounts they use (which are not all created equal) are top notch. Some companies I got bids from didn't even specify the model or brand of solar panels they were proposing (immediate red flag). Some companies that did provide a description of the equipment to be installed were asking nearly twice as much for inferior panels, inverter and mounts. Trying to charge Ferrari prices for a Ford Pinto is crazy! I had a brand new roof installed just before getting solar, so I was really concerned about them damaging it. After the install, during last winter's heavy rains, I went into the attic a few times to check for leaks and all was good. I had Daniel oversize my system by 20% because my next car will likely be an EV and I also knew we would use more electricity than we had in the past (most people that get solar typically do). The system actually produced 609kWhrs more than what Daniel projected it would from June 2022 through May 2023, despite a very rainy/cloudy winter. I was very happy to see that on our first annual true-up bill with PG&E, they owed us $154.72! I was a net exporter for the entire year by 1,818kWhrs, which should be plenty for me when I get an EV (I don't drive a ton). Daniel knows what he's doing in designing a system! If you're shopping around for solar, be weary of the guys that are aggressively selling leases and Power Purchase Agreements. They are typically a very bad deal = the worst way to get solar. You'll end up paying multiples what it will cost you to simply buy the system, even if you need to finance the purchase. The guys aggressively selling PPAs are the sleazy, used car salesmen of the solar industry. They have a slick response to any objections you may raise about leasing or PPAs, but read the fine print on those 20-25 year contracts. They are written to extract as much value/money from the consumer as they can; they favor the solar company, not the consumer. Glad that Daniel never even mentioned a lease or PPA. I'm a very happy owner of a solar system that has exceeded my expectations. With the recent rate increases from PG&E, and since I'm grandfathered in under NEM 2.0, I expect my payback to be just 3.5 years. =) As of this review on 9/25/23, I have referred 23 people to SolRus and all of them are happy customers. Yes, 23, which includes my brother, my partner's parents, friends and neighbors. I have no reason to believe that Chris, Daniel, Arielle and team won't continue to provide customers with a great product at a great price and an excellent overall customer experience.
ted | Danville, California | 08/18/2023
Great company to work with
I started my solar search at the start on March 1st, 2023. I wanted to get in on NEM2 as well as pay a fair price for a good system that met my current and future needs. I contacted Sol R Us along with other local installers and the big nationwide companies. I had 9 quotes of fairly similar systems but the prices varied greatly given the NEM2 rush. I went with Sol R Us because of the price, the equipment, working with their main sales contact Daniel as well as recommendations from others. Contract signed, PGE paperwork submitted, permit issued, install completed - 31 days from first contact. 2 weeks later city inspector came out and everything was good. I waited a few months to write this review to just make sure everything worked as expected and all is correct with my PGE billing. Everything is! 5 stars and would recommend Sol R Us.
Gail San Diego | Brentwood, California | 08/02/2023
The Quest for Solar, fulfilled by Sol R Us
The Sol R Us team is great to work with. I had a need for a Solar System by the end of NEM2.0 deadline in Q1 2023. Working with my Sales Rep. Mr. Daniel Rosenburg, he was able to lock me in at a great price and grandfathered me in with PG&E for NEM2.0. I got quotes from other Solar Companies and they were much more expensive, but Sol R Us was there with a good deal. In fact, I was referred to by my friend and dental hygenist about Sol R Us. The team did a great job installing and getting the job done under really hot, excessive conditions during the summertime in Brentwood. All the parts were in stock and ready for deployment on my roof. They were even kind enough to install the bird netting and 3 owls to deter the local pigeon population. I thank Daniel, Ariel, John, the Install Team, and Chris the CEO on a fantastic job. Now I can save money on my electric bills with PG&E and not afraid to crank up the AC during the hot Brentwood Summer Days and Nights. Best regards - Gail L. San Diego
Andrea Bonanomi | Concord, California | 05/11/2023
Great service, excellent product at a great price
I was referred to SOL R US by a neighbor. I didn’t know them, but after going through many alternatives (i.e. Kota, SunRun, Tesla, SunPower, GoWatts) I decided to go with SOL R US because of their superior product portfolio at a great price. The whole process was smooth. The installation was flawless. I felt at ease every step of the way. I worked with Daniel Rosenberg for sales.
JM | Antioch, California | 01/16/2023
Outstanding!
Sol R Us was amazing and easy to work with. Chris, Daniel and the rest of the team are experts with everything they do. From information to installation, everything is honest and on spot! This is a company that takes pride in what they do!
Paul | Danville, California | 06/07/2022
Awesome job
I contacted SolRUs due to a referral from a friend. I contacted the sales team on May 11th. They asked me for information on current energy usage, which I supplied. A few days later, Chris, the owner, came to my house to inspect the roof and my electrical setup. We discussed the project and he was up-front with answers to all of my questions. They gave me a quote on May 20. The only downfall is that they only install Panasonic or LG branded panels. As those are more expensive panels, their quote was slightly above other quotes. Chris said they are currently booked for installs for 30 days, so they scheduled my install for June 27th. But on June 3rd, they called me and said they had a cancellation on Monday, June 6th. They asked if I was ok with them doing the install on June 6th. I was ok with that. The team arrived at about 8:05am. Everyone on the team was friendly. Chris, the owner, came by around 10am to make sure everything was going well and asked if I had any questions. They completed the install by 1pm. The entire job was done professionally and efficiently. The next day, I received emails with information about the 25-year warranties on all of the products that they installed. I got a call from Daniel from the sales team. He asked how everything went. He set me up with the APP that is used to monitor the panels. He has scheduled the city inspection for tomorrow. As soon as that is complete, they submit the paperwork to get net-metering completed with our electric utility, which may take 2-3 weeks. I am VERY happy with how the project was completed - from beginning to end. In less than a month from my initial contact with SolRUs, I'm up and running on solar power. I didn't have to deal with anything. They took care of permits and inspections. They will submit the paperwork needed with my electrical utility. I would highly recommend SolRUs to anyone.
Andrew | Union City, CA | 12/09/2021
SOLRUS Engineering deserved to be acknowledged for the exceptional quality of work, excellent customer service, quick responsiveness on questions and shown positive attitude each time. I went through 7 companies and compared quotes before deciding to go with SOLRUS. There were a couple of companies that are cheaper, however the work is being subcontracted. Daniel (Sales consultant) is very pleasant to work with. He is very patient and responsive. Chris who I believe is the owner, always seem to be inspecting and ensuring the work are done properly by his team. They don’t do any short cut on installation. I was able to refer 3 of my friends and they were also very happy with SOLRUS. I truly recommend SOLRUS if you are planning to install Solar. The most important thing is that they truly care about the customer and provide quality work.
Hal L. | Milpitas, CA | 12/07/2021
I was referred to Sol R US from a family member which was really happy with their recent Solar installation. I compared their quote with a few different installers. Sol R US offered the best price for the size of our setup. Daniel our energy consultant was awesome and answered all of my questions. The installation only took a day and Chris the owner even came out to oversee the whole process. They exceeded my expectations and will definitely refer them to friends and family.
Senthil | Pleasant Hill, CA | 12/06/2021
Genuinely impressed-professional and true to their word
When I decided on Solar installation, I researched the company that would do it. When I looked into Next-door, I realized this company, SOLRUS being mentioned highly by many of my neighbors. So, I reached out to them. Both Daniel and Chris were super friendly. Daniel was knowledgeable and walked me through the entire process of what would happen. He clearly explained all the parts and materials that would go in as part of the installation. He did an excellent job estimating the size and designing the system for optimal output. They took care of the permitting process. Chris and his crew came in for the installation. They are super professional and on task. It looked like it was done in a flash. Did I mention that they were one of the lowest bids? The entire process was super smooth. I am genuinely impressed by Daniel, Chris, and SolRUS team. Well done!
